Shipyard Painter / Sandblaster
Mandatory Requirements:
- Proven experience in abrasive blasting (sandblasting) of steel surfaces.
- Practical experience working in tanks, reservoirs, and other confined spaces.
- Hands-on experience with industrial painting, including:
- Brush application;
- Roller application;
- Airless spray application, ensuring the specified dry film thickness (DFT) is achieved in accordance with the coating specification.
- Ability to properly prepare and mix coating materials in accordance with the manufacturer's technical data sheets and application instructions.
- Good knowledge of industrial painting terminology and coating application processes.
- Ability to identify and perform different surface preparation grades in accordance with applicable industry standards.
- Experience using coating inspection equipment.
- Understanding of quality requirements for surface preparation and the application of protective coating systems.
- Good physical condition and no medical restrictions preventing work in confined spaces, at heights, or while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working at shipbuilding or ship repair yards.
- Knowledge of ISO 8501 surface preparation standards.
- Experience applying epoxy, polyurethane, and other industrial protective coating systems.